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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.06, 2,442.42 and 704.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.06, 2,442.42 and 704.04 is: 1,055.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.06 : 2,442.42 = 704.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.06/2,442.42 = 704.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.06x = 2,442.42 × 704.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.06x = 1,719,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,561.38/1,629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.55

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